Lead Attorney, Washington New Americans — Hybrid/Remote

OneAmerica; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sabbatical

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

OneAmerica in Seattle, WA, seeks a Lead Attorney for Washington New Americans to oversee naturalization services and provide legal supervision and policy guidance. This hybrid role combines clinic oversight, training, and strategic advocacy, with travel across WA as needed. The position starts January 2027, with a deadline to apply November 03, 2026, and offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary in the $95k–$115k range.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney, preferably in Washington State.
• Minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience in naturalization and citizenship law.
• Demonstrated expertise in naturalization law, policy, and procedure with ability to provide legal analysis and strategic guidance.
• Willingness to travel throughout Washington State and nationally as needed.
• Commitment to social justice and building power in immigrant communities.

Responsibilities

• Naturalization Clinics Legal Support: create materials, screen and assist clinic participants, staff clinics, train volunteers.
• Legal Supervision: provide supervision and case consultation to staff and representatives, ensure compliance with laws and accreditation standards.
• Technical Assistance, Training, and Capacity Building: deliver trainings and resources, disseminate updates, build capacity of partners.
• Legal Analysis and Strategic Advising: conduct policy research and support advocacy efforts, monitor policy changes.

Skills

Naturalization law

Legal analysis

Policy guidance

Mentorship

Multilingual skills

Education

Licensed attorney (Washington preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OneAmerica in Seattle, WA, seeks a Lead Attorney for Washington New Americans to oversee naturalization services and provide legal supervision and policy guidance. This hybrid role combines clinic oversight, training, and strategic advocacy, with travel across WA as needed. The position starts January 2027, with a deadline to apply November 03, 2026, and offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary in the $95k–$115k range.